Chicken Burgers

After going a full week with no bread (in observance of Passover), I decided tweak our celebrated turkey burger recipe and use chicken.  Remember that it's unique in that it doesn't integrate bread crumbs and ketchup to bind the meat together, but rather onion soup mix. Again, what a difference.  Instead of bland, mealy burgers that require loads of toppings to acquire flavor, the new chicken burgers were moist and tasty with a little zing from the onion mix.  The omission of the bread crumbs improved the consistency ten-fold. But, don't … [Read more...]

Pasta Puttanesca

The best part about writing a food blog is by far all the people you connect with along the way-- not only online but offline.  It's so rewarding to be introduced to someone and have them immediately say they follow your blog or they made one of your featured recipes. Today's recipe is not one of my mom's nor is it one that I've adapted.  It's actually from my children's orthodontist. Yes, amidst all the talk of retainers, palate expanders and braces, our conversations took a left turn to cooking.  I would have never known that Dr. Gibbs … [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Drizzle

No one will ever suspect how healthy this cake is.  It’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and made with all wholesome, healthy ingredients.  And, guess what? It's Kosher for Passover! I know most people are probably done focusing on the dietary restrictions accompany the Passover holiday but, this year, BOTH of my kids want to try to go without eating any foods that contain flour the entire eight days.  That's nearly impossible as their diet's main ingredient is FLOUR! Last week I reached out to Lauren Kelly, a local nutritionist I've … [Read more...]

Passover: Brownies

Ahem.  Take one look at these brownies and you tell me....do they look kosher for Passover to you? How can you tell they don't contain any flour or baking powder? Well, you can't tell... Absolutely NOTHING in these brownies is sacrificed.  Not looks.  Not even taste. That's right my friends.  Another simple, easy, Passover dessert that plays nice with your taste buds. … [Read more...]